Section 16520 - "Firearm" defined(a) As used in this part, "firearm" means a device, designed to be used as a weapon, from which is expelled through a barrel, a projectile by the force of an explosion or other form of combustion.(b) As used in the following provisions, "firearm" includes the frame or receiver of the weapon, including both a completed frame or receiver, or a firearm precursor part: (3) Sections 16515 and 16517.(10) Sections 18100 to 18500, inclusive.(12) Sections 23900 to 23925, inclusive.(13) Commencing on July 1, 2026, Sections 25250 to 25275, inclusive.(14) Sections 26500 to 26590, inclusive.(15) Sections 26600 to 27140, inclusive.(16) Sections 27200 to 28490, inclusive.(17) Sections 29010 to 29150, inclusive.(19) Sections 29610 to 29750, inclusive.(20) Sections 29800 to 29905, inclusive.(21) Sections 30150 to 30165, inclusive.(23) Sections 31700 to 31830, inclusive.(24) Sections 34355 to 34370, inclusive.(25) Sections 527.6 to 527.9, inclusive, of the Code of Civil Procedure.(26) Sections 8100 to 8108, inclusive, of the Welfare and Institutions Code.(27) Section 15657.03 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.(c) As used in the following provisions, "firearm" also includes a rocket, rocket propelled projectile launcher, or similar device containing an explosive or incendiary material, whether or not the device is designed for emergency or distress signaling purposes: (2) Subdivision (b) of Section 16840.(4) Sections 25850 to 26025, inclusive.(5) Subdivisions (a), (b), and (c) of Section 26030.(6) Sections 26035 to 26055, inclusive.(d) As used in the following provisions, "firearm" does not include an unloaded antique firearm: (5) Subdivision (b) of Section 23920.(7) Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 26350) of Division 5 of Title 4.(8) Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 26400) of Division 5 of Title 4.(9) Sections 26500 to 26588, inclusive.(10) Sections 26700 to 26915, inclusive.(15) Sections 27555 to 27585, inclusive.(16) Sections 29010 to 29150, inclusive.(e) As used in Sections 34005 and 34010, "firearm" does not include a destructive device.(f) As used in Sections 17280 and 24680, "firearm" has the same meaning as in Section 922 of Title 18 of the United States Code.(g) As used in Sections 29180 to 29184, inclusive, "firearm" includes the completed frame or receiver of a weapon.Amended by Stats 2023 ch 239 (AB 725),s 1, eff. 1/1/2024.Amended by Stats 2022 ch 76 (AB 1621),s 6, eff. 6/30/2022.Amended by Stats 2021 ch 682 (AB 1057),s 2, eff. 1/1/2022.Amended by Stats 2019 ch 738 (SB 376),s 4, eff. 1/1/2020.Amended by Stats 2016 ch 60 (AB 857),s 2, eff. 1/1/2017.Amended by Stats 2014 ch 878 (AB 1609),s 3, eff. 1/1/2015.Amended by Stats 2013 ch 737 (AB 500),s 2, eff. 1/1/2014.Amended by Stats 2012 ch 700 (AB 1527),s 5, eff. 1/1/2013.Amended by Stats 2011 ch 725 (AB 144),s 4, eff. 1/1/2012.Added by Stats 2010 ch 711 (SB 1080),s 6, eff. 1/1/2011, op. 1/1/2012.